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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.97, 1,898.96 and 341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.97, 1,898.96 and 341.60 is: 512.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.97 : 1,898.96 = 341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.97/1,898.96 = 341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.97x = 1,898.96 × 341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.97x = 648,673.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,673.53/1,265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.39

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